Angostura launches world's most expensive rum

A mere 20 decanters of Legacy have been produced, just two are available in the UK and the rum sports a price...

A mere 20 decanters of Legacy have been produced, just two are available in the UK and the rum sports a price tag of US$25,000.

The 50cl decanters are composed of crystal and silver, and were handcrafted by Asprey of London, and the spirit itself is comprised of seven Angostura rums, each with a minimum age of 17 years.

John Georges, Angostura master distiller, said: "Legacy is the ultimate expression of Angostura rum. We set out to create the greatest sipping rum ever produced and we believe we have achieved something that is both unique and unequalled."

He described the rum as "crystal-polished dark oak in colour, with bronze and gold highlights. It enters the palate with sweet, dried fruit flavours and, as it fills the mouth with warmth, the notes become nutty and spicy. The finish is long with trailing flavours of orange zest and oak."

A limited amount of the exclusive rum will be available by the glass at Salvatore at Playboy in London and one decanter is available through Burn Stewart Distillers.